Franklin Town Council approves flying Pride flag during June, Planning Board associate & elections workers (video) |
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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Franklin Town Council approves flying Pride flag during June, Planning Board associate & elections workers (video)
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE FRANKLIN, MA: Ambulance Fees - 2nd reading to approve increase
● ALS Base Rate 1 from $2,420.00 to $2,464.00● BLS Rate from $1,619.00 to $1,694.00● Mileage from $38.00 to $39.00
LEGAL NOTICE FRANKLIN, MA: Ambulance Fees - 2nd reading to approve increase |
Monday, January 8, 2024
Town Council approves King St Cafe all alcohol license and sets work plan for next 2 years (audio)
FM #1128 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1128 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. All 9 members of the Council participated in the Council Chambers.
Quick recap:
Approved a New Section 12 Restaurant Common Victualer All Alcohol License and Approval of Lisa Ann Truax as the Manager - L Truax King Street Cafe Inc. d/b/a King Street Cafe, Located at 390 King Street
Reviewed, took community input, and discussed adjustments to the work plan for the next 2 years. These Council "goals" are a mix of projects not completed in prior years (Historical Museum cupola), place holders for work coming (Objectives TBD from the Master Plan), and wordsmithing to better provide opportunity to accomplish the "aggressive" plan put forward by Town Administration
Community input could be summarized in 3 areas: affordable housing, addressing climate change, and finding a workable solution even if a flag policy can't be found
Agreed to an increase for the ambulance rates. This is done annually to ensure the Town recovers appropriate costs as well as maintain competitive rates vis a vi neighboring communities. This was the first reading, the second reading will likely be the next Council meeting
The Council also approved Acceptance of Parcel A, Drainage Lot, on Westerly Side of Maple Street
The recording runs just about 2 hours. It was edited to remove the “Zoom bombing” incident. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on Jan 3, 2024.
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1128-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-01-03-24--------------
The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSJhP-o9mKE
Town Council agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/jan_3_2023_town_council_agenda.pdf
My full set of notes captured via Twitter during the meeting are collected in a single PDF for easier reading -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PAyli8_q5IIawWv8HKWNHeOP8mrfaFwi/view?usp=drive_link
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Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for Meeting - January 3, 2024 |
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for Meeting - January 3, 2024
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may askthe Town Administrator to review the matter.
a. New Section 12 Restaurant Common Victualer All Alcohol License and Approval of Lisa Ann Truax as the Manager - L Truax King Street Cafe Inc. d/b/a King Street Cafe, Located at 390 King Streethttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/6a._king_st._cafe_-_legal_ad.pdfi. See License Transactions #7a.
a. New Section 12 Restaurant Common Victualer All Alcohol License and Approval of Lisa Ann Truax as the Manager - L Truax King Street Cafe Inc. d/b/a King Street Cafe, Located at 390 King Streethttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/7a._license_transaction_-_king_st._cafe_new_section_12_all_alcohol_restaurant_1.pdf
a. Discussion: 2024-2025 Town Council & Town Administration Work Planhttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a._24-01_tc_and_ta_goals.pdfi. See Legislation for Action #9b.
a. Bylaw Amendment 24-904: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service - First Reading(Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 24-904 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9a._24-904_ambulance_fees.pdfb. Resolution 24-01: Adoption of 2024-2025 Town Council and Town Administration Work Plan (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-01 - Majority Vote)https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9b._24-01_tc_ta_work_plan.pdfc. Resolution 24-02: Acceptance of Parcel A, Drainage Lot, on Westerly Side of Maple Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-02 - Majority Vote)https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9c._24-02_drainage_lot_acceptance.pdf
a. Capital Budget Subcommitteeb. Economic Development Subcommitteec. Budget Subcommitteed. Master Plan Committeee. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committeef. Police Station Building Committeeg. GATRA Advisory Board
a. Considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Public Body.
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Town Council receives Elks donations, approves debt exclusion question for Tri-County school (audio)
FM #1066 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1066 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. All 9 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers.
Quick recap:
Three appointments to individual committees were unanimously approved. a. Council on Aging - Collette Ferguson b. Finance Committee - Heather Sanscoucy c. Municipal Affordable Housing Trust - Kimberly Mu-Chow
Franklin Elks Riders presented a donation of $1k, the Franklin Elks Bingo donated $10k to the Town of Franklin veterans services
Council goals review, a long list of accomplishments, a list to be proud of
The funds previously allocated for purchase of a new ambulance were authorized to be paid to the vendor to hold the contract and avoid a price increase - Resolution 23-54: Ambulance Transfer & Appropriation
The Council discussed and approved placement of the debt exclusion to fund the Franklin portion of the Tri-County RVTHS new building. The question language approved was as follows:
"Shall the Town of Franklin be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay the Town’s allocable share of the bonds issued by the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District to pay costs of designing constructing and equipping a new high school to be located at 147 Pond Street, in Franklin, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto?"
The Open Space & Recreation Plan developed over the course of 15 months, multiple meetings and 3 public hearings was approved by the Council. IT will be submitted to the State and assuming their acceptance will also be part of the Master Plan Update now underway
Town Administrators report provided updates on the migrant housing situation, the demolition delay report and a report on decommissioning a section of Spring Street.
The recording runs 2 hours and 16 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on Sep 20, 2023. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1066-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-09-20-23
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Town Council agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_sept_20_2023.pdf
Town Administrator Jamie Hellen provided an update. This audio segment of the meeting was shared separately. https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/09/town-administrators-report-on-migrant_20.html
The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/bF13Dgn_6qs
My full set of notes captured via Twitter during the meeting are collected in a single PDF for easier reading https://drive.google.com/file/d/1khvMQCoANrW3vZxzRHMYP1pPlrpfAfP4/view?usp=drive_link
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Town of Franklin: Opens an RFP for Ambulance Billing Services
Ambulance Billing Service (RFP)
In accordance with MGL c.30B, §6, it is the intention of the Town to retain the services for a multi-year ambulance billing and collection service.
Additional Information: Ambulance Billing Service or https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/fire_ambulance_billing_service_2023-04-24.pdf
Read more or https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/ambulance-billing-service-rfp
Town of Franklin: Opens an RFP for Ambulance Billing Service |
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Franklin, MA: Town Council - March 1, 2023 Agenda
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
a. February 15, 2023
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-887: Zoning Map Changes from Rural Residential II and Single Family Residential III to Rural Residential II or Single Family Residential III an Area On or Near Lincoln St. and Lincolnwood Drivehttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9a._23-887.pdfi. Legislation for Action #9ab. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-891: Zoning Map Changes from Rural Residential II and Single Family Residential III to Rural Residential II or Single Family Residential III an Area On or Near Lincoln St.https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/6b._23-891_zoning_map_changes.pdf
Monday, March 8, 2021
FM #483 - Town Council Meeting - 03/03/21 (audio)
This session shares the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, Mar 3, 2021.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: most members of the Town Council, selected guests, and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, at least one member of the Council was remote along with the public via the Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
Compared to prior meetings, this is a relatively short session only 1 hour and 18 minutes
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda including the documents released for this agenda.
Let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of Mar 3, 2021.
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https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/03/recap-of-town-council-meeting-mar-3.html
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/03/fm-481-town-council-quarterbacking.html
We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
- If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
- If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
FM #483 - Town Council Meeting - 03/03/21 (audio) |